FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Jedh Colby Barker ~ June 27, 2011

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Jedh Colby Barker

Info from here.

 

           

Jedh Colby Barker (June 20, 1945 – September 21, 1967) was a United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam War in September 1967.

Jedh Barker was born on June 20, 1945, in Franklin, New Hampshire. At the age of six, he moved with his parents to Park Ridge, New Jersey, where he graduated from grammar school in 1960, and from Park Ridge High School in 1964, where he was captain of the football and baseball teams. He attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, East Rutherford, New Jersey, and then Missouri State College, Kirksville, Missouri, until May 1966.

On June 20, 1966, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. He was a member of the Special Volunteer Reserve, 1st Marine Corps District, New York, New York, until discharged to enlist in the regular Marine Corps on October 5, 1966.

After completion of recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, in December 1966, he underwent individual combat training and weapons special training with the 2nd Infantry Training Battalion, 1st Infantry Training Regiment, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He was promoted to private first class, December 1, 1966, while undergoing individual combat training.

In March 1967, PFC Barker joined Marine Air Base Squadron 21, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, San Francisco, California, and served as group guard until the following June.

Reassigned as a machine gunner with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. He was promoted to lance corporal on September 1, 1967. While on Operation Kingfisher southeast of Con Thien near Phu Oc, the Battalion that morning was ambushed by regiments of the 324B Division. Barker was killed in action on September 21, 1967, while on patrol.

The Medal of Honor was presented to Barker's family by Vice President Spiro Agnew in ceremonies held on October 31, 1969.

PFC Barker was buried at the George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, New Jersey.

The President of the United States in the name of the Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to

LANCE CORPORAL JEDH C. BARKER
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

for service as set forth in the following CITATION:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company F, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, Third Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam on 21 September 1967. During a reconnaissance operation near Con Thien, Corporal Barker's squad was suddenly hit by enemy sniper fire. The squad immediately deployed to a combat formation and advanced to a strongly fortified enemy position, when it was again struck by small arms and automatic weapons fire, sustaining numerous casualties. Although wounded by the initial burst of fire, Corporal Barker boldly remained in the open, delivering a devastating volume of accurate fire on the numerically superior force. The enemy was intent upon annihilating the small Marine force and, realizing that Corporal Barker was a threat to their position, directed the preponderance of their fire on his position. He was again wounded, this time in the right hand, which prevented him from operating his vitally needed machine gun. Suddenly, and without warning, an enemy grenade landed in the midst of the few surviving Marines. Unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, Corporal Barker threw himself upon the deadly grenade, absorbing with his own body the full and tremendous force of the explosion. In a final act of bravery, he crawled to the side of a wounded comrade and administered first aid before succumbing to his grievous wounds. His bold initiative, intrepid fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of almost certain death undoubtedly saved his comrades from further injury or possible death and reflected great credit upon himself, the Marine Corps, and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

/S/RICHARD M. NIXON

 

 

 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, HJ...((HUGS))...have you had a relaxing weekend? Still have fire refugees? How are the firefighters doing?

[PROCON]

Evening ladies and thanks for tonight's Hall of Heroes!

Marines rock, Semper Fi!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Markos. He was a true hero.

[luvie]

Hooowwwdy, all you Night Owls!
Hope each of you had a wonderful weekend!
Didja do a lot of chillin' and grillin'?
Have a great week, too!
(((hugs)))

[SandRat]

((HUGS)) ... Mrs.has kept me busy, made out a of “Honey Do” list for me for the next 3 wks she’s back East seeing her Mom. When she returns the Chef will be back ... heheheh ..

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...hope you had a nice, sunny weekend, with maybe a little visit from the little wahines.

Been fishing lately? Catch your dinner? It has been bright and sunny here, while I am at work.

[The Mayor]

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What Are You Known For?
June 27, 2011

In the Roman Empire, pagans would often call on the name of a god or goddess as they placed bets in a game of chance. A favorite deity of the gambler was Aphrodite, the Greek word for Venus, the goddess of love. During the roll of the dice, they would say “epaphroditus!” literally, “by Aphrodite!”

In the book of Philippians we read of a Greek convert to the Christian faith by the name of Epaphroditus. He was a close companion of Paul who served him well in his missionary enterprise. Of his friend, Paul wrote: “Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier” (Phil. 2:25).

Epaphroditus was a spiritual brother in Christ, a faithful worker who shared ministry efforts, a brave soldier of the faith, and the carrier of the inspired letter to the church at Philippi. He modeled brotherhood, a work ethic, spiritual endurance, and service. Certainly, Epaphroditus had a well-deserved reputation that showed he did not live by a pagan deity but by faith in Jesus Christ.

Even more important than our name are the Christian qualities that are seen in our life: dependability, care, encouragement, and wisdom. What words would you like others to use to describe you?

O Lord, You see what’s in my heart—
There’s nothing hid from You;
So help me live the kind of life
That’s loving, kind, and true. —D. De Haan

If we take care of our character,
our reputation will take care of itself!

Read: Philippians 2:25-30

Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier. —Philippians 2:25

Bible in a year:
Job 8-10; Acts 8:26-40

[luvie]

I hope you are behaving yourself ie. staying on the ground! :)

[SandRat]

Yep ... 8^)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...((HUGS))...did you get a nap today? Did it really get way over 100? Yikes!!

I’m still at work.

[SandRat]

Sierra Vista, AZ High 102°F Low 75°F

[luvie]

What on earth are you doing at work on a Sunday evening! They are REALLY taking advantage! Do you get a day off during the week to make up?

Indeed it got up to about 108 and is still 90 degrees. It’s supposed to “cool down” to the mid-90s by the middle of the week and I’m actually looking forward to it. LOL!

I got a nap...a nice one. I hate to even say it with you still working! :(

[PROCON]

Corvallis, OR High 75 Low 54...Hope I don’t swelter to death...

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl!

Spending my time outside whenever it's sunny and this weekend hasn't been all that bad.

Now I've got to ask....Why are you always at work? It's still Sunday!

[luvie]

LOL! That’s just MEAN! :)

Enjoy it and think of us REALLY sweating in this desert!

Aren’t you glad you didn’t move down here now? :)

[SandRat]

That’s long sleeve shirt weather. lol

[StarCMC]

Wow! Thanks for posting your personal connection !

[PROCON]

Aren’t you glad you didn’t move down here now? :)

I definately am! I'll just wait for the melting glaciers to get to Texas because of globalwarming, and then move South..:=)

[luvie]

Well, I wish they didn’t move so slooooooooow! :)

[HiJinx]

Relaxing...yes.
Evacuaees...no.
Firefighters are tired, but the fire is pretty much contained and they have moved to the restoration phase, now. Monsoons will start in a couple of weeks, and they need to ID and try to repair areas at risk.